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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/12/2008, 02:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,039
Posted By moocow
so, do you think the eheim 1250 would be okay. ...

so, do you think the eheim 1250 would be okay.
It says 320GPH 6.5 ft max head.
I'm having with the head loss calc. It seems just not right.
Or i'm not using it right which is more likely.
On the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/12/2008, 01:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,084
Posted By moocow
would this be alright? It's the cheapest I've...

would this be alright?
It's the cheapest I've found so far.
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~CS0930.html
but such a small grain size...how much of that would I need??
I would like...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/12/2008, 01:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,084
Posted By moocow
is sand like this okay? or should I be looking...

is sand like this okay? or should I be looking more towards aragonite?
I really couldn't find anything like that on petco.com
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 09:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,084
Posted By moocow
ah alright. Thanks. I'm having trouble finding...

ah alright. Thanks.
I'm having trouble finding it online and my LFS just went out of Business.
Anyone else know of an online store that sells it??
Doesn't appear as though the Dr's do.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 08:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,084
Posted By moocow
and where would you get it at?

and where would you get it at?
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 08:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,084
Posted By moocow
yeah about how much does plain aragonite run?

yeah about how much does plain aragonite run?
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 08:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,084
Posted By moocow
sand bed.

I've done some recent research on substrates, and have found that people use all type of different things with success. I know to avoid CrushedCoral.
In my 12 gallon Nano I have Arag-Alive. Fiji...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 08:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,477
Posted By moocow
haha awesome. Alright. So I should research the...

haha awesome.
Alright. So I should research the type I wish to keep a bit more.
Is there a good All-in-one site that lists requirement of corals.
I know there is Liveaquaria.
anything else?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 12:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,039
Posted By moocow
so far flexible seems the way to go. even on the...

so far flexible seems the way to go. even on the intake side too.

So how do I determine head height?
Could I just guess-timate?
about 5 " plus another foot or two for any bends.
I guess that...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 12:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,039
Posted By moocow
bump

bump
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 12:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,477
Posted By moocow
sounds like 250 halide. I always study the...

sounds like 250 halide.
I always study the specimen i get before purchase.
I just need some generalizations first off.
I could/should use the 96 as an actinic though, right?
Anyone have...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 11:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,477
Posted By moocow
Growing corals

I was under the impression until lately that growing SPS or softies, was easier than growing LPS corals.
But some research has proved differently.
Which is easier?
What WPG should I being aiming...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 11:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,039
Posted By moocow
How to determine return pump size?

I have a 58 gallon tank, aiming for about 250-300 GPH.
The distance from the pump to the outlet in the tank is about 5 feet.
Of course there will need to be either 90degree elbows, or 45's.
I know...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,494
Posted By moocow
yeah. I guess a year or so ago the company...

yeah. I guess a year or so ago the company All-Glass hired an independent research company to test overflow placement.
Found that not exact center but off to the side a little seems to yield the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 09:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,494
Posted By moocow
Overflow, Hang-Ons Or Drilled?

I'm trying to decide if I really want to risk my 58 gallon oceanic tank.
It wasn't originally drilled for saltwater. I'm converting it from a freshwater setup.
So the tank is empty.
I would like...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 09:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By moocow
i believe I owe Oceanic tech support a call or...

i believe I owe Oceanic tech support a call or e-mail then.
Thanks guys.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By moocow
Aquarium drilling

I have an oceanic 58 gallon tank.
It did NOT come predrilled.

Someone here mentioned that the bottom is probably tempered.
Are the sides as well? How would I know? Or are aquarium Bottoms the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 08:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 658
Posted By moocow
where can I get overflows? I still can't find...

where can I get overflows?
I still can't find anything.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 12:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 658
Posted By moocow
hmmm, I see lots (including that site) about just...

hmmm, I see lots (including that site) about just drilling the holes near the top and using a smaller over flow box.
I guess I like that idea, just don't know about it.

As long as the box meets...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 12:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 658
Posted By moocow
ohhh. yeah that makes sense. I think the kit...

ohhh. yeah that makes sense. I think the kit makes it a kinda "through" type thing. But over seems waaaay less risky.
One less hole to drill right??? lol

any news on finding boxes?
that link you...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 12:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 658
Posted By moocow
how small are you talking. I have a spare 30...

how small are you talking.
I have a spare 30 gallon tank I was planning on using?
Plus, a eheim 2217 w/ inline heater. I planned on using the canister to introduce chems, and for chemical...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 12:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 658
Posted By moocow
glass, it's okay to drill the side panel then?? ...

glass, it's okay to drill the side panel then??

That would obviously require a 90degree joint, but as long as it works.

soo somewhere between 250-300 GPH would be good?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 11:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,080
Posted By moocow
yeah, my LFS is a chain store. They won't do it,...

yeah, my LFS is a chain store. They won't do it, but there are lots of glass shops around.
If not, my dad has drilled glass before. I would just prefer a shop do it.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 11:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 658
Posted By moocow
Overflows,sumps,intakes,returns

I'm drilling my 58 gallon tank on the bottom panel for an overflow.
First off, how do I know how much flow I need? GPH? I've heard 7x-10x the flow.

If I plan to keep soft coral and soft polyps...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 11:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,080
Posted By moocow
Where can I buy an over flow box?? Google...

Where can I buy an over flow box??
Google searches provide nothing.
Is 300GPH of flow enough? I should know this when I buy an overflow box right?
It needs to match 300 GPH, assuming that's the...
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